Field Service Engineer Jobs

Company Description

Instron is a global organization that designs, manufactures, sells and services mechanical testing systems.

Have you ever wondered how a potato chip always has the right crispiness level? Or, how your game controller can survive several drops whether you are excited for your win or upset by a loss? How about eyewear being able to withstand impact forces? Visit Instron’s YouTube Channel to see our customer’s applications. And, check out Facebook Watch at https://fb.watch/a8ILPde4GP/ for additional video.

Our systems are trusted by 95% of the world’s largest manufacturing companies to gather critical data, informing the design of components and materials. You will find that our established strength, commitment to our core values and team focus provides an engaging work environment and offers exceptional opportunities for personal and career development.

Summary

We have an opportunity for a highly motivated person whose work will reflect Instron’s commitment to customer satisfaction. Working from home, out of the Houston, TX area, you will be responsible for traveling to customer sites to perform a variety of services.

What You Will Do

• You will be provided with a company vehicle, appropriate tools/equipment, including a laptop computer, cell phone, and MI-FI device and the assurance that you have the support of well-established service operation.
• Verification, preventative maintenance, repair, and installation, on a wide range of Instron’s products.
• You will have regional responsibility in the greater Houston area.
• Occasional travel to other locations in the US may be required, as much as up to about 40% overnight travel.

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience delivering hands on and classroom training on topics technical in nature preferred
• Successful applicants will have a two or four-year technical degree from an accredited university and knowledge of electro–mechanical systems. Equivalent military / trade school training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Must have the ability to read, comprehend, and interpret basic technical information involving mechanics and electronics associated with materials testing systems.
• Automation systems experience is a plus
• Must be able to interpret blueprints and schematics, understand electrical, mechanical and electronic systems and be familiar with PC’s including operating systems and Windows applications.
• This role requires a high level of autonomy, as well as superior organizational, time management and customer service skills.
• Prior field service experience strongly preferred
• Experience with materials testing preferred, but not required
• Experience performing preventative or corrective maintenance on servo hydraulic systems preferred

Additional Information

Take this opportunity to join a successful team where you can make an immediate impact. We offer:

• Parental leave and adoption assistance
• 401(k) retirement savings with a company match
• Company provided life insurance and both short- and long-term disability
• Company vehicle, paid training, cell phone, laptop
• 100% Tuition reimbursement
• 3:1 match for charitable donations
• Medical (multiple options), vision and dental insurance
• Competitive pay

Instron is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.